So I Have Writer's Block...

Yeah, it's true. :( According to a certain individual the last couple of weeks errr... (*cough) month I have become the most boring blog author ever. I can't help that the author of www.sixoliveplants.blogspot.com is infinitely more creative than I am. ;)
On top of my major writer's block, my computer is being lame again and has decided to distort the color of all my images I try to upload...Have any of you ever had this problem? If so, do you have any suggestions on how to correct it?

Each year I normally look forward to January because we get to clean up the house after the holidays, somewhat of a schedule and routine returns to our lives, and we get to lay low. This year however, it has been quite the opposite. The house has been turned upside down with home improvement projects and kitchen remodeling, I have completely forgotten the definition of schedule and what in da world is routine!??!

The last few months have brought several changes for me. Most of which have been good (smiles) but nevertheless I feel like I'm not accomplishing half of what I'd like to. I have so many plans and projects but I don't seem to be checking things off  "the list" as quickly as I should. So.....I've decided that 2014 is the year I start an agenda book and STICK to the agenda book! Also, I am going to really rethink my Internet usage. I'll admit it... I have a Facebook, Pinterest account, and an Instagram. Recently my mom asked me if I was still writing in my journals. Sadly, I had to admit that I hadn't. She and I went on to have a discussion about priorities and social media. She made the comment that in 10 or 20 years things like Instagram could easily be a thing of the past while my journals could be something I could have forever. Even though I wouldn't consider myself an Internet addict, I know some of it is purely wasted time.
My blog has kinda been like a journal for me, so I definitely hope to start posting a little more often. (woot woot)

Like 99% of the world Jan 1, 2014 I made a mental list of my resolutions for the new year. One of which was to eat better and exercise more. I know, I know, how completely lame and unoriginal, but at least I didn't go get a gym membership! (disclaimer: I'm not hating on gym members:)
I've been blessed to never have health issues or a weight problem, but I know I need to drop my junkie teen eating habits and strive to be a clean eating adult;) haha
Thankfully, I was raised by a super healthy, organic eating, herb lovin' mama, who is more than happy to make me a green smoothie everyday.

Last year my # 1 goal was to, "Draw closer to my Savior and learn to fully rest in His will for my life." There were some growing pains, but they were so worth it as I felt Him reel me in. The beginning of last year I had no idea the incredible blessings that were right around the corner. The difficulties I experienced in 2012 and the stretching I endured in 2013, I know were all for the unique purpose of preparing me for 2014. I don't know what all this year will bring, but I do know that God has a plan and I am humbled and awed by His ability to use broken, seemingly incapable people like me to complete His will. What a truly awesome God we serve.

Another goal I made last year was, "To become more passionate about the gospel and about sharing it with others."  Last year, God gave me the precious gift of leading a dear woman to Him at the assisted living home where I volunteer. Talk about an amazing answer to prayer! To see the Holy Spirit at work was the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed.
I am discovering more and more that my time needs to be spent loving and investing in others, for people will be the only thing from this life that I can hope to have in the next.
With that being said, may 2014 be the year that I shift my focus from the temporal to the eternal!

Be back soon! :)
 "Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen." Ephesians 6:24

m.e.